Press release

Press Conference Report of CUB-PUR

Luohe, China, June 24, 2012 - Cuba saw off Puerto Rico in their World Grand Prix match on Sunday.

Cuba captain Yusidey Silie Frometa: "I’m glad that we won this game and we can enter the finals. You know we have been absent in the finals for a long time, so I’m happy to the result."

Cuba coach Carlos Rodriguez: "It was a difficult game. I’m glad we can enter the finals and it is a big honor for us. You know we can’t play Olympics this year so it looks more important to enter the finals. Besides, our young players improved a lot in the game and we will continue to work hard."

Puerto Rico captain Vilmarie Mojica: "We tried to play well in today’s match but made some mistakes. We didn’t play our best level. It’s a pity."

Puerto Rico coach David Aleman: "Congratulations to CUBA for they enter the finals. As we know there are usually four teams attending the match, we can practice and gain a lot of experience from it. So we can improve ourselves."